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Business Development Representative

Evolv Technologies Inc. · Remote · US

Base
$58K–$92K
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
3mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Evolv Technologies Inc.'s careers page

The job

Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 97 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
5 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
The Elevator Pitch Are you a hunter who is passionate about engaging with new prospects and building demand for an industry-disrupting technology? Are you looking for a company whose product and mission you can get behind? Evolv – the leader in AI-based weapons screening - is looking for a motivated Business Development Representative to build relationships with prospective customers across multiple verticals including healthcare, workplace, and education. You will work closely with the account executives in your region to define your territory plan, collaborate with marketing to build awareness at key accounts, execute outbound campaigns, qualify end user prospects, and contribute to the region’s revenue goals in partnership with your peers and regional go-to-market team. Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing? In the first 30 days, you will: - Work closely with account executives in your territory to build out a territory prioritization plan - Learn about the market landscape & threat climate in your territory, specifically in the K12, Healthcare, and workplaces segments. - Gain a deep understanding of Evolv’s mission, our Evolv Express & Insights products, and learn how to deliver compelling value proposition per vertical - Understand how to identify security pain points and vet prospects for potential fit Within 3 months, you will: - Own the lead qualification process build relationships with key Account Executives - Achieve monthly qualified meetings & sales opportunity generation goals - Pipeline management – foster data integrity within Salesforce.com CRM - Attend trade shows to engage with prospects and customers By the end of the first year, you will: - Have a deep understanding of the forces driving demand for weapons screening - Have developed strong pipeline of highly qualified sales opportunities for your region in key verticals - Be perceived by the team as the demand generation leader in the territory - Partner with the field marketing team to drive successful live events - Be utilized as a resource for industry news, events, and developments within the sales territory The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis? - Leverage prospecting tools (Sales Engagement, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Sales Intel, Showpad, Hubspot, 6sense, phone calls) to prioritize and engage with a funnel of leads - Manage your prospect pipeline to prioritize engaged end users in target ICPs - Have meaningful, engaging conversations about prospect's security concerns that compel the prospect to take the next step with Evolv - Deliver highly qualified, end user opportunities to the region per month according to our qualification criteria - Become an expert at Salesforce and other productivity & enablement technology as it relates to the sales development, while sharpening your skills around prospect research, campaign design, cadence building, lead engagement tracking, and pipeline management. - Drive demand in key verticals as per our 2025 go to market plan (K12, healthcare, factory/warehouse) Be meticulous about measuring relative success of different approaches (subject lines, messages, cadence, frequency, channel) and continuously refine the outbound approach to optimize time spend - Tackle all inbound inquiries in your region What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team? You will be joining the Business Development team! This role reports to the Senior Manager of Business Development. The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive and fun! Where is the role located? The ideal candidate for this role will be based near a major metropolitan market within the Pacific or Mountain time zones. That said, we may consider exceptional candidates located in other major metro markets, provided they are able to travel as needed to support customer and business priorities. Compensation and Transparency Statement: The base salary range for this full-time position is $58,000-$92,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location. In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request. During the hiring process, your recruiter will share: - The specific salary range for your preferred location - A general overview of our benefits and equity offerings - Insights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting pay We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values. Benefits At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:   - Do the right thing, always;   - Put people first'   - Own it;   - Win together; and continue to    - Be bold, stay curious.   Our Benefits Include:   - Equity as part of your total compensation package   - Medical, dental, and vision insurance   - Health Savings Account (HSA)     - A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)   - Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind  - Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you   - Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development   - Subscription to Calm   Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at careers@evolvtechnology.com.  Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.
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